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Daring Indigo

7%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Daring Indigo Technical Profile

What color is Daring Indigo? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #374874. Colors similar to Daring Indigo include Behr Lap Of Luxury, Behr Maharaja, Vista Paint Sailor's Eyes. Daring Indigo has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Daring Indigo creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#374874
RGB55, 72, 116
LRV6.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Daring Indigo

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Lap Of Luxury

Behr

Nearly identical

Sailor's Eyes

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Napoleon Blue

MPC

Nearly identical

Indigo

Kilz

Nearly identical

Dignified

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Indigo Night

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Starry Night Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Frozen Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Daring Indigo

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Daring Indigo

#374874

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#625787

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Daring Indigo

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Maharaja

Complement

Queen Lioness

Daring Indigo Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Tinsel

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crushed Cinnamon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Golden Field

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Daring Indigo.

Daring Indigo

PPG · 1166-7

#374874

Dragonfly

PPG · 1162-7

#314A76

Hacienda Talavera

PPG · 17-03

#314A76

Egyptian Violet

PPG · 1168-7

#3D496D

Annapolis Blue

PPG · 1164-7

#384A66

Blue Tang

PPG · 1160-7

#2A4B6E

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · C-667

#417C88

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Daring Indigo — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Daring Indigo have?
Daring Indigo by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Daring Indigo from other brands?
The closest matches are Lap Of Luxury by Behr (#384674), Maharaja by Behr (#36456F), Sailor's Eyes by Vista Paint (#394778). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Daring Indigo?
Daring Indigo has an LRV of 6.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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